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Chapter Fifty-Four: Plans

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  Ding Ruo never explicitly said anything about escaping death, but the Liu family had some inkling that Ding Ruo had changed her mind and was unwilling to return to the Ding manor again. The Liu family had originally planned to just let things be with Ding Ruo, but today they suddenly heard Li Mama mention news from the Ding manor, which shocked them. Catching a glimpse of Ding Ruo's downcast eyes, she asked: "Li Mama, what do you mean by this? Is the eldest madam planning to bring Xiao Ru back to the manor?"

  "Returning to you, Madam Liu, I visited my aunt a few days ago and there's great joy at the Ding residence. The eldest sister, Madame Lanling, is pregnant, and Old Mistress is overjoyed, for some reason thinking of Sixth Miss from the countryside estate, according to Aunt, she mentioned you several times."

  Mrs. Li glanced at Ding Rou timidly and said in a low voice, "Third Miss heard the old lady mention Liu Niang, so she pleaded with the old lady on behalf of Sixth Miss, saying that it's been a long time since the misunderstanding and she doesn't hold any grudges against Sixth Miss, please ask the old lady to take Sixth Miss back."

  Ding Ruo's eyelids twitched, but she didn't remember the hatred. Should she go back? Ding Ruo didn't believe what Ding Min said. Outside, Ding Min was invincible and had plans to bring her back to the mansion. Ding Ruo's reputation outside wasn't great, and in the Ding Mansion, it was even worse. Who would dare get close to her? Ding Min had always been clever and had everyone in the mansion wrapped around her finger. When the time came, Ding Ruo would fall into an even more difficult situation than she was on the farm. Ding Ruo wasn't afraid of Ding Min's schemes, but it wasn't worth fighting for a breath of air to return to the Ding Mansion. The Ding Mansion was too small and suffocating, and couldn't contain Ding Ruo.

  The Qian estate's dividend has not all been settled, and Ding Ruo only has more than 2,000 taels of silver in her hands. At this time, leaving is too hasty. Ding Ruo raised her eyes and smiled quietly: "When will the estate let someone come to take me back?"

  "This... this... didn't say..."

  Ding Rou saw that Li's mother had some hesitation, so she knew that she hadn't made up her mind yet. She still had enough time to prepare. "I have something to ask of you, Li's mother. Would you be willing to help me out?"

  Mrs. Li said: "I don't dare let Miss Liu ask for a character, you just give orders."

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  "Yes, yes, I know that Master Qian values Sixth Miss highly," said Li Mama. "My husband has told me so." Li Mama was hoping to make a big profit and use it as dowry for her daughter and savings for her unborn son. She didn't want to lose the money tree, and without Ding Yu, Master Qian wouldn't even bother with them. "What does Sixth Miss mean?"

  "It's better to send a message to the government office and inform Li Mama beside Madam that Sixth Miss has contracted an acute illness, which may be contagious."

  Mrs. Li was shocked, who would curse herself? Mrs. Li had eyes to see that Ting Ruo wasn't sick, "Does the Sixth Miss not want to return to the manor?"

  "With things still unsettled at home, Mom Li didn't want me to leave just like that either."

  Ding Ruo used her wealth to pressure Li Mama, making her understand that Ding Ruo's return to the manor at this time would also be a loss for her. As long as Ding Ruo left, Li Mama wouldn't dare think about getting involved with Master Qian again. Li Mama reluctantly said: "I remember Miss Sixth's meaning, please rest assured, I will pass on the message to my mistress."

  "I trust you, by the way, Aunt Li, I heard that distant relative who is a local security guard has been visiting frequently lately?"

  "Who made me beg in front of him at that time? Luckily, Sixth Miss didn't abandon me and let me serve you, so I got some benefits. But then he started to get jealous and kept coming to our door asking for favors. It's true that relatives should help each other out, but he's addicted to gambling and no amount of money is enough for him to roll the dice."

  Ding Rou secretly made a note to herself, "It's okay to gamble occasionally, but Li Mama should advise against it more often. Many people become addicted to the gambling den and end up losing everything."

  "No, next time he comes to our door, I must have a good talk with him."

  "I despise those who are good at gambling, where will he leave his wife and children?" Ding Rou's face was filled with righteous indignation as she said: "If he comes again, I'll scold him awake."

  Mrs. Li believed in Ding Rou and thanked her, saying: "That's good, I really pity my niece, but I'm too stupid to say anything about it, and it's not good for the young widow to speak out, so thank you, Sixth Miss, for scolding her awake, your merit is boundless."

  Dibao helped Li Mama a lot, so he came to the door to get some benefits. With Li Mama's caution, Dibao didn't have enough leverage in his hands, just opening a white note with Dibao's seal would be enough. Ding Rou smiled: "I don't ask for any merit, I just wish for a life of leisure and wealth."

  Mrs. Li repeatedly nodded in agreement and said a few more words, seeing that Ting Ruo looked tired, she stood up to take her leave. She had to discuss with her husband, looking at the attitude of Sixth Miss, who didn't seem willing to return home. She couldn't quite understand it, so she asked her husband what he thought, after all, they were a couple and would eventually make up after their quarrels.

  Wang Guanshi listened to Li Mama's words, first supporting the pregnant Li Mama to sit down, took a sip of tea, and then said: "We can have a few days, relying on Sixth Miss, just like Sixth Miss said, the Qian family only recognizes her. It's just a matter of one sentence, tell Auntie that Sixth Miss is still not well and it's not easy to disturb her. I reckon Sixth Miss wants to make more money from the Qian family, but I don't know how good Ah Xiang Po sells, I think there must be Sixth Miss' idea inside. Sixth Miss is a clever person, we listen to her and won't go wrong. Besides, what's the situation in the Ding Mansion, I still don't know?"

  Mrs. Li nodded and said, "That's true, I'll let Auntie know tomorrow that if it weren't for Sixth Miss getting married in the future, life at the manor wouldn't be as good as on the farm. Just look at how much attention the Qian family gives to Sixth Miss, every time they come to pick her up in a carriage. As for wealth and status, the Ding family can't compare to the Qian family."

  "Just knowing the value of money, the Ding family's reputation is noble and prestigious, how can it be compared to that of a merchant? No matter how much silver the Qian family has, they cannot buy a good reputation." Wang, who was in charge of external affairs, had met many people and knew more things, recognizing a few characters, naturally looked further than his wife. "Tell Aunt about the happy event too, let her share the joy."

  "Needless to say, I won't hide it from Aunt."

  The husband and wife were drinking wine while having a detailed conversation. Ding Rou faced Liu Shi, "Xiao Rou, why did you curse yourself to be ill?"

  Ding Rou sat beside Liu Shi and said, "Mother guessed that I didn't want to go back to the Ding Mansion." Liu Shi nodded, "Not wanting to return to the Ding Mansion and thinking of other ways, but instead saying she's sick and contagious, it pains my heart to hear that."

  "I'm saying this with a plan in mind, Mother. I've already discussed it with Ming today. Not only do I not want to return to the Ding Manor, but I also don't want to be Miss Ding Liu anymore."

  "What?" Mrs. Liu was shocked and couldn't speak for a long time, then asked: "Not being the sixth young lady? Xiao Rou, do you want to leave the Ding family? You can't be reckless."

  "I'm not crazy." Ting Ruo took out the silver ticket and said, "Since I woke up, Mother, I've been thinking that I don't want to be trapped by the Ding family anymore. I'm not willing to let others control everything about me. This is two thousand taels of silver given by Old Master Qian. In a couple of days, there will be an even larger sum. I have enough ability to support myself and you. Why must we go back to the Ding estate and suffer?"

  Here is the translation:

  "Once again, thank you to Zi Feng Chang Ge's He Shi Bi. To be honest, I still remember that Zi Feng Chang Ge was a reader when I wrote my Qing dynasty crossover notes at night. I'm very happy to have received two He Shi Bi. Now, let me talk about this story. After experiencing a relatively bumpy Han Wu Chen Xi, I self-deprecatingly fell behind the internet literature era. The stories I write are not loved by readers, but I'm a bit stubborn and insist on writing. Rebirth revenge novels are popular, but I don't want to write them, nor do I have the ability to write them well. My love for reborn girls can't keep up with that of crossover girls, so I started this book. In this story, Ding Rou's bottom line will not change - she won't marry an older man, be a stepmother, or become a concubine. Although she is a concubine-born daughter and starts from a low point, she has always been striving to move up. This is a story of struggle. I'm not good at writing about palace struggles, but I plan to write a normal, virtuous mother and a normal, harmonious large family. I've always thought that large families aren't all about fighting and scheming, killing each other off - there's still hope for this family? So, some of my ideas and complaints about reading novels will be expressed in this story. I hope everyone can support me."

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